Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 11 Month Contract with the possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Senior Officer Grade B (PN 45317)
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran
Section: Medicine Operational
Closing Date: 22nd July 2026

What can we offer you:

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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

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Adaptable working conditions.

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Access to Employee Assistance Program.

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Access to onsite Physiotherapists.

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Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role:

Are you an accomplished leader with a passion for service improvement and strategic delivery?

The Medicine Operational Team is seeking an experienced Business Manager to join the team on a temporary basis.

In this role, you will support the Unit Directors in delivering all operational functions across their relevant specialities. You will oversee the department's administrative functions, ensuring key performance indicators are met and standard operating procedures are adhered to. You will also identify opportunities for service redesign, develop improvement plans, and provide leadership and management to the administration team.

The ideal candidate will possess high-level communication skills, a demonstrated record of achievement in implementing organisational strategies, and strong organisational and computer literacy skills.



They will also hold a tertiary qualification in Public Sector Management and/or have relevant public sector experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services while leading operational excellence and continuous improvement across the division.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

To Apply:

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Kate Woodward at 0408 883 *** or at *************@act.gov.au.

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📌 Business Manager - Medicine Operational (Canberra)
🏢 Act Health
📍 Canberra